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Avnet Technology Solutions and Polycom Enter into a Distribution Agreement for U.S. and Canada

Avnet Technology Solutions (News - Alert) and Polycom, Inc. have entered into a distribution agreement for the U.S. and Canada. Under this agreement, Avnet will offer value-added reseller (VAR) partners with a comprehensive selection of Polycom (News - Alert) RealPresence video and voice solutions. With Avnet’s help, partners can boost the growth of their UC businesses by targeting high-growth vertical markets where these solutions are in high demand, such as energy, finance, government, healthcare and retail.

According to a press release, the new agreement will allow Avnet partners leverage Polycom’s video and voice solutions across various verticals to help their customers cut costs; enhance collaboration; boost operational efficiency and productivity; educate and train employees; and enhance security for video collaboration. These solutions can be delivered as on-premise, hosted and cloud deployments allowing partners to offer clients solutions according to their needs.

“We’re delighted to establish an alliance with Avnet,” said Ron Myers, senior vice president, Global Channels at Polycom. “Together, we’re delivering UC solutions that power richer conversations and higher productivity by transforming the way business is conducted.”

Tony Balistrieri, vice president, marketing and partner strategy at FusionStorm, an information technology delivery company and Avnet partner, said, “We are enthusiastic about this new relationship between industry leaders Avnet and Polycom because it will enable us to provide our customers with powerful solutions that can have a significant impact on their operational performance and productivity.”

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